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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1917

Page

21

Governor Vetoes Duplicate Measures To Avoid Dual Laws

Governor Ferguson vetoed three duplicative bills in Austin to prevent two laws on the same subject. Among the drafts blocked were bills creating the Jourdanton and San Diego independent school districts and a Lampasas County road system project. one Senate measure was kept, the House version disapproved. The Galveston Bay lighthouse site transfer was filed without executive approval, making it law without his signature.

Ferguson Senate Jourdanton Independent Parr Duval County San Diego Independent House Lampasas County Galveston Bay

Tiz for tired and sore feet ad claims quick relief

An old time ad promotes a 25 cent box of Tiz to ease tired sore feet. It promises instant pain relief from toe, bunion and callous discomfort, reduces swelling and tight shoe fit, and claims glowing comfort after use.

Brackenridge Park To Host First Spring Medal Play

The first spring medal play golf tournament at Brackenridge Park is set for Sunday. J B Eddleman announces a silver loving cup as top prize with trophies for lower divisions. Open to amateurs, 16 players per flight, begins at 9 am with no starters after 3 pm to finish before dark.

Brackenridge Park J. B. Eddleman Ray Lambert San Antonio Eddleman

GASSERS OPEN SEASON WITH WIN OVER NAVIGATORS

Shreveport defeated Waco 5 to 2 in the opening game of the season before more than three thousand fans in Waco Texas. The visitors built an early lead and held on, with Donalds earning the win and Napier taking the loss.

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Buffs Beat Pirates In Ten Inning Texas League Opener

Galveston Texas April 6 Houston salvaged a 4 to 3 win over the Pirates in ten innings to open the Texas League season. A key tenth inning included a Hemmingway double and a Northen triple as Long hits peppered the game and patriotic ceremonies opened the day.

Galveston Tex Houston Hemmingway Northen AB. R. H. O. A. E. Evogcel Stuart Calishan Meeros

Houston Beats ? in Baseball Game Summary

In a game at Houston, Rabrie and Hemmingway led with multiple hits while starters Gudger and Hiett worked on the mound. Two-base hits from Rezza, Stuart, Hemmingway and Stellbauer plus stolen bases by Matthews and Smith fueled a 2 4 final.

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State to open bids early for state institutions

State Purchasing Agent George Leavy announced bids for supplies for state eleemosynary and educational institutions will be opened May 5 to secure low prices amid rising costs as the nation nears war. Bids were set five weeks earlier than last year with contracts covering the September start.

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